Planning in Ghana: analysis of the various forms of professional misconduct from the perspective of professional planners

Justice Sebuga Kotani, Stephen Appiah Takyi, Michael Osei Asibey, Owusu Amponsah, Victor Kwesi Quagraine and Stephen Biliyitorb Liwur

Planning Practice & Research, 2024, vol. 39, issue 4, 683-702

Abstract: A study of 46 professional planners across Ghana, found that 60% of those interviewed are unaware of the prescribed codes of ethics. Respondents identified prevalent forms of professional misconduct including bribery, corruption, and unfair dealing among others. Factors contributing to this misconduct are political interference, weak enforcement of ethics codes, poor working conditions, and low incomes. The participants of the study also identified that unethical behaviour among planners can result in the development of unapproved structures, encroachment on ecologically sensitive areas, and low confidence in the planning system. The study suggests the need for a more comprehensive ethical code of conduct for professional planning practice in Ghana with effective enforcement mechanisms.

Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1080/02697459.2024.2358274

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